Airfix Chieftain Tank 1/76 Model Kit

Build one of Britain’s defining Cold War armoured vehicles with the Airfix Chieftain Tank in 1/76 scale. This detailed plastic model kit contains 105 components and recreates the distinctive silhouette of the main battle tank that served as a key part of the British Army from the late 1960s through to the 1990s.

Rated at skill level 3 and suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above, the kit offers a rewarding military vehicle project with three genuine paint schemes to choose from. Its compact 1/76 scale makes the completed Chieftain well suited to British armour collections and Cold War military dioramas.

British Cold War Main Battle Tank

The Chieftain was developed to meet the challenge posed by increasingly capable Soviet heavy armour. Firepower was a major priority in its design, with the tank equipped with a powerful 120mm main gun that became one of its most recognisable features.

During training exercises, British crews demonstrated impressive first-hit accuracy with the Chieftain’s main armament. Although designed as a formidable Cold War battlefield vehicle, the British Army’s Chieftains did not have to use their main guns in combat.

105-Part 1/76 Scale Build

This Airfix kit contains 105 intricately moulded plastic parts, providing a detailed representation of the Chieftain and its substantial 120mm gun. The three included paint schemes give you a choice of finishes for the completed model and add further variety to the project.

• 1/76 scale Chieftain Tank
• 105 plastic components
• Detailed 120mm main gun
• Three genuine paint schemes
• Skill level 3
• Suitable for ages 8 and above

A Classic British Armour Subject

With its distinctive profile, substantial firepower and long British Army service, the Chieftain makes an appealing subject for anyone interested in post-war armour and Cold War military vehicles. The model can be displayed as a standalone build or incorporated into a wider British Army scene.

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The Airfix Chieftain Tank A02305V offers a rewarding 1/76 build of Britain’s principal Cold War main battle tank, combining 105 parts with three finishing options and its unmistakable 120mm main armament.